Strengths: One of the most talented young players
in Serbia with a high basketball IQ and natural feel for the game ... Athletic
and smart player who can play a few positions on the floor ... Attacks the
basket well and draws many fouls (shows very good vision in penetrating the
lane often driving to the baseline and going for the dunk), surprising considering
that he is not that strong; also Andrija is one of the youngest players in
the league as well ... Clutch. Has ability to finish strong under pressure
... Unstoppable in the open court due to his body control ... Good first step
while driving to the rim (not afraid of getting his shot blocked by bigger
opponents; dunked on Kikanovic who is 6-11) ... Handles the ball well with
both hands, showing good control and excellent decision-making with the ball
(played PG while he was younger) ... Offensively, Andrija has a very effective
shot. He can hit 3s, mid-range jumpers and come off screens ... His jump shot
has a high, quick, and consistent release, which holds up well while on the
move or when contested ... Moves well without the ball and knows how to use
screens to get open for jump-shots ... He reads the defense well and recognizes
mismatches ... Passes the ball well, Andrija will make crosscourt passes to
open teammates and hit cutters off the dribble ... Very good offensive rebounder
due to his long arms ... Defensively he has good hands and which helps him
on steals, but struggles getting around screens, not always going over them,
leading to some easy opponents shots ... Already shows that he is tough mentally.
Coachable player who should only improve his game and get better.

Weaknesses: Lack of strength (must bulk up and add muscle for next
level) ... Has to improve his defensive footwork and quickness so he can stay
in front of his defender ... Offensively he has nice jump shot but struggles
to create off the dribble ... Has to develop his mid-range game and be more
effective from there ... Andrija must improve on his off the ball defense
and be more aware where his defender is ... Lacks experience on professional
level (makes some silly mistakes in the game) ... Also, turns the ball over
few times will affect him in the game ... Right now is still too young for
NBA, but if he continues to work on his game and his body he can develop into
good player down the road ...

- Averages 17 minutes and 5 ppg per game so far in NLB League 2008/09
- Games Scouted: FMP-Red Star (NLB League 10.04.08), FMP-Vojvodina (NLBLeague
10.11.08)

Stevan Petrovic - 12/9/2008

Strengths: Baby faced assassin. ... His face makes him appear as if
hes 14, but has the skills of a veteran ... Talented shooter ... His shot
is pure, tremendously quick release, effortless stroke ... His shot is excellent
now and should continue to improve ... High basketball IQ type with a lot
of determination ... Has a great passion for the game, plays with a swagger
... Right now he plays point guard, so his ball handling and passing are very
good. But for the NBA his natural position is at the 2-guard spot ... Athletically,
and skill wise, hes similar to a Mike Miller, although not as quick ... Hes
more athletic than he appears ... Has no trouble going up for dunks on the
break or even off the drive ... Makes good decisions with the ball ... Good
ball protector ... Doesnt over dribble or force things that arent there, makes
the game easy ... Good vision and passing ability, hence his running the point
... Unselfish, teammates Subotic and Musli score more points than him and
benefit from his presence ... Has a disciplined approach to the game ... The
FMP junior team plays like a machine, and his grasp of the game and efficiency
is a big reason ... Very competitive, raising his level of focus and play
in big situations ...

Weaknesses: : Lacks tremendous foot speed ... His athleticism and foot
speed is actually better than it appears but is below standard for a NBA 2-guard
... He will struggle to create his own shot some due to defenders overplaying
him ... His legs are a little thick, could use some work on toning his overall
body as it appears he has some babyfat to shed ... Will need to find a place
in a senior team whether it be FMP or another where he can get playing time
and develop ... He's proven himself at the junior level, so now he must grow
up and begin to do what he does well against professionals ...

Aran Smith - 5/10/2008